This mode of locomotion is a form of “porpoising,” when an animal leaps in and out of the water as it travels. Eleven species of frogs have been noted to hop atop the water’s surface.

“Fast animal movements can be really deceiving,” and the new camerawork reveals what the frogs are actually doing, says Jasmine Nirody, an organismal biologist at the University of ...

Cricket frogs, native to Virginia and North Carolina, demonstrate an incredible ability to skitter across water surfaces, ...

Furthermore, hydration also affects the consistency and color of the poop. Does Frog Poop Have a Smell? Like any other animal’s dung, frog poop also has a smell. It has a faint dog-poop odor with the ...

In the seemingly enchanting world of frogs, a few stand out not only for their vibrant colors but also for the ... and small invertebrates with an unassuming yet potent appetite. Encountering these ...

"Our lab has studied a range of animals, and many exhibit fascinating ... The movement was less like a frog leaping and dancing across the water freely, and more like a plop and a jump.

A recent study by Roland Knapp from UC Santa Barbara’s Earth Research Institute and collaborators investigated the newfound resistance of the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged (Rana sierrae) frog to a ...

The strawberry poison dart frog has a bright red colour on its body and black spots, and some have blue-coloured feet that make them pop out in their surroundings ...

"Our lab has studied a range of animals, and many exhibit fascinating behaviors in navigating their environment ... its entire body would submerge. The movement was less like a frog leaping and ...

Jan. 29, 2025 — Researchers have identified priority areas for conserving the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States. Protecting these regions will also benefit North America's Central ...